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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.07, 1,225.23 and 639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.07, 1,225.23 and 639.95 is: 881.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.07 : 1,225.23 = 639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.07/1,225.23 = 639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.07x = 1,225.23 × 639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.07x = 784,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,085.94/889.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.92

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